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[Wooderson]

TwistedReligion, on 07 April 2011 - 01:19 PM, said:

The two most prominent of recent years, surely?

Pixies and RATM both spring to mind. Surely.

[Wirephil]

tonyblair, on 08 April 2011 - 08:02 AM, said:

what's 'technical playing'?

Ok maybe technical ability would be more accurate. For example the song "Jane Says' by Jane's addiction, 2 chords all the way through, low on technical ability but sounds great whereas you could have a song that is technical very difficult but sounds half as good. I think Clapton and Hendrix are good examples, Clapton is probably a better technical 'by the book' player but Hendrix has the flair that gives him the edge

[tonyblair]

Wirephil, on 08 April 2011 - 08:27 AM, said:

Ok maybe technical ability would be more accurate. For example the song "Jane Says' by Jane's addiction, 2 chords all the way through, low on technical ability but sounds great whereas you could have a song that is technical very difficult but sounds half as good.

agreed
i don't see John Squire being technically any better than Marr. The same is often said about The Edge. In the end, they're both (Marr and Squire) great at knowing what's needed for a song.

Wirephil, on 08 April 2011 - 08:27 AM, said:

I think Clapton and Hendrix are good examples, Clapton is probably a better technical 'by the book' player but Hendrix has the flair that gives him the edge

Clapton is not better than Hendrix on any level at all

(cept maybe sending me to sleep)

imo

Edited by tonyblair, 08 April 2011 - 08:50 AM.

[Wooderson]

Wirephil, on 08 April 2011 - 08:27 AM, said:

...the song "Jane Says' by Jane's addiction, 2 chords all the way through, low on technical ability but sounds great.

I could be wrong but when Navarro plays that song his hand is like a spider on the fretboard. It may just be two chords but theres a craptonne more to it than that on the record.

[Wooderson]

tonyblair, on 08 April 2011 - 08:48 AM, said:

Clapton is not better than Hendrix on any level at all

(cept maybe sending me to sleep)

imo

Eric has had a nice range of beards. Excellent coverage, good density, and a nice, tight neckline.

http://jefffsbeardbo...07/Eric-Clapton

[tonyblair]

Wooderson, on 08 April 2011 - 08:57 AM, said:

Eric has had a nice range of beards. Excellent coverage, good density, and a nice, tight neckline.

http://jefffsbeardbo...07/Eric-Clapton

ok...
sleeping and beards... Clapton wins

but that's all

[tonyblair]

as expected, not looking very likely anyway
Mani rubbishes Stone Roses reunion rumours

[pryce]

U2 .... never liked Stone Roses

[Wooderson]

tonyblair, on 08 April 2011 - 08:59 AM, said:

ok...
sleeping and beards... Clapton wins

but that's all

Okay thats settled then.

Good hustle people.

[daveinafield]

U2! even tho id love to see the Stone Roses - if only for one of my fave songs of all time (she bangs the drums) tho it has to be said the roses could be pretty pants live - does no one remember 1995??

[Wirephil]

Wooderson, on 08 April 2011 - 09:18 AM, said:

Okay thats settled then.

Good hustle people.

Happy days...and just for the record I am not a Clapton fan but can appreciate his ability as a guitarist and beard cultivator

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Bobser, on 07 April 2011 - 09:42 AM, said:

The Stone Roses will win this hands down due to them not playing a gig for years. When it comes down to it though, they are a glorified Oasis. The musicians are class but the frontman is tosh and after seeing them once, I think most would feel that once is enough.

Have you ever actually listened to them? That's like saying McFly are a glorified Metallica.

daveinafield, on 08 April 2011 - 09:28 AM, said:

U2! even tho id love to see the Stone Roses - if only for one of my fave songs of all time (she bangs the drums) tho it has to be said the roses could be pretty pants live - does no one remember 1995??

But they had many other great gigs as well.

[Wooderson]

Wirephil, on 08 April 2011 - 09:33 AM, said:

Happy days...and just for the record I am not a Clapton fan but can appreciate his ability as a guitarist and beard cultivator

His risk taking with different beard styles has gone underappreciated. Great dynamics.

[Rachie]

Not a fan of the roses at all.... I even like u2 more, so thats who i voted.

[Bobser]

Ok, I retract the "Glorified Oasis" comment. I have listened to the Stone Roses. I bought their albums years ago. I only ever got to the stage of thinking they were ok. They have some great tunes but Ian Browns voice really ruins it for me. I try to see past it and appreciate the music as the actual musicianship is quality but you just can't escape his voice.

The funny thing is I actually like some of his solo stuff. In fact, FEAR is one of my favorite tunes which is bizarre but the tune suits his voice. For some reason, it affects me when listening to Stone Roses tunes.


I think they would be good to see live in a small venue.

[paolo1980]

I'd like to watch a band whose lead singer can hold a note live. U2 - every time.

Those who are voting Roses clearly haven't heard the abomination that is Ian Brown's live singing voice. If they have seen him live and would do so again, it's safe to say they're deaf.

[The Nal]

tonyblair, on 08 April 2011 - 08:48 AM, said:

agreed
i don't see John Squire being technically any better than Marr. The same is often said about The Edge. In the end, they're both (Marr and Squire) great at knowing what's needed for a song.

Clapton is not better than Hendrix on any level at all

(cept maybe sending me to sleep)

imo

The “It Might Get Loud” doc shows how limited the Edge is on a technical level. Hes literally not in the same stratosphere as Jimmy Page.

I like some of Claptons early stuff. Listen to the Cream farewell gig at the Royal Albert Hall. All three guys trying to out-do each other. Heavy stuff.

Then he hit the smack and ended up writing Wonderful Tonight.

[tonyblair]

The Nal, on 08 April 2011 - 10:37 AM, said:

The “It Might Get Loud” doc shows how limited the Edge is on a technical level. Hes literally not in the same stratosphere as Jimmy Page.

I like seeing The Edge when he's vaguley trying to improvise... he's quite funny. But then he doesn't do it very often, as he's aware of his limitations
great programme though...Jack is great in it.. the mini-Jack in the suitcase  

The Nal, on 08 April 2011 - 10:37 AM, said:

I like some of Claptons early stuff. Listen to the Cream farewell gig at the Royal Albert Hall. All three guys trying to out-do each other. Heavy stuff.

His best/my favourite stuff was with John Mayall. Some of Cream was great - Crossroads - but whenever I see him now, 90% of the time he's very boring


I remember seeing an interview with him when he was justifying recording the 1000th version of Mannish Boy.. and said it's because most people play it wrong, and he wanted to get the 'correct' version done.  

Edited by tonyblair, 08 April 2011 - 11:25 AM.

[The Nal]

tonyblair, on 08 April 2011 - 11:18 AM, said:

I like seeing The Edge when he's vaguley trying to improvise... he's quite funny. But then he doesn't do it very often, as he's aware of his limitations
great programme though...Jack is great in it.. the mini-Jack in the suitcase  

His best/my favourite stuff was with John Mayall. Some of Cream was great - Crossroads - but whenever I see him now, 90% of the time he's very boring

I remember seeing an interview with him when he was justifying recording the 1000th version of Mannish Boy.. and said it's because most people play it wrong, and he wanted to get the 'correct' version done.  

I don’t like that era blues really. Not a massive Muddy Waters/Willie Dixon “loud” blues fan. More of a scary 30s blues/early John Lee Hooker type of fan. Although when John Lee Hooker or Howlin’ Wolf belt it out you have to listen to it. Its unavoidable.

Im actually not a Muddy Waters fan at all really. Considering blues makes up about 25% of all the music I listen to, I really don’t listen to Muddy at all. Heresy maybe, I appreciate him and all, but he just doesn’t do it for me. I think Mannish Boy, although theres no denying its importance, is one of the most overrated tunes ever.

[tonyblair]

The Nal, on 08 April 2011 - 11:29 AM, said:

I don’t like that era blues really. Not a massive Muddy Waters/Willie Dixon “loud” blues fan. More of a scary 30s blues/early John Lee Hooker type of fan. Although when John Lee Hooker or Howlin’ Wolf belt it out you have to listen to it. Its unavoidable.

Im actually not a Muddy Waters fan at all really. Considering blues makes up about 25% of all the music I listen to, I really don’t listen to Muddy at all. Heresy maybe, I appreciate him and all, but he just doesn’t do it for me. I think Mannish Boy, although theres no denying its importance, is one of the most overrated tunes ever.

which blues artist said on his return (from England) to America "those white boys want to play the blues so badly..... and they do"